Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

by Wade Jr., L. G.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321768418

ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 10 - Structure and Synthesis of Alcohols - Problems - Page 433: Problem 10-5 c

Answer

3-ethylhexan-3-ol is more soluble in water.

Work Step by Step

The alkyl portion of 3-ethylhexan-3-ol is more spherical than that of octan-2-ol. So, 3-ethyl-hexan-3-ol is more soluble in water.

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